A method of applying fibrin sealant using an atomizing needle

A needle modification is described that enables fibrin sealant to be applied as a fine spray to the operative site. The techniques for modification and use of the needle are presented.

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Published in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery Vol. 47; no. 2; p. 320
Main Authors:	Joyce, Douglas H., McGrath, Lynn B., Gonzalez-Lavin, Lorenzo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01-02-1989 Elsevier Science
Subjects:	Aerosols Aprotinin - administration & dosage Biological and medical sciences Drug Combinations - administration & dosage Factor XIII - administration & dosage Fibrin Tissue Adhesive Fibrinogen - administration & dosage Hemostasis, Surgical - instrumentation Hemostasis, Surgical - methods Humans Medical sciences Needles Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the heart Thrombin - administration & dosage Tissue Adhesives - administration & dosage Heart Fibrin Cardiovascular disease Hemostatic adhesive Nebulizor Surgery
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Summary:	A needle modification is described that enables fibrin sealant to be applied as a fine spray to the operative site. The techniques for modification and use of the needle are presented.
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ISSN:	0003-4975 1552-6259
DOI:	10.1016/0003-4975(89)90304-4